Overview

• Germany's national ice hockey team departs for the 2025 World Championship in Herning with a finalized 25-player roster after cutting Phillip Sinn.
• NHL defenseman Moritz Seider has been appointed team captain, succeeding Moritz Müller, who is sidelined due to injury.
• The team lost its final warm-up match against the USA 2:5, highlighting areas for improvement in offense and efficiency.
• A decision on NHL forward Tim Stützle’s availability is expected midweek as he recovers from minor injuries following his NHL season.
• Team Canada, a key competitor, has bolstered its lineup with NHL stars Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, raising the stakes of the tournament.